CMA CGM has successfully completed its acquisition of Air Belgium, an airline based at Brussels Airport, specializing in cargo operations.
The closing of the deal allows the French carrier to add two Airbus A330-243Fs and two Boeing 747-8Fs to its fleet. This means that CMA CGM now has a total of nine aircraft available, although the carrier could soon get two more Boeing 777Fs.
The company stated that it will maintain the Air Belgium brand.
“The acquisition of Air Belgium marks an important step in the expansion of the CMA CGM Group’s air freight operations in Europe and worldwide. It immediately strengthens our air capacity, while addressing current logistical challenges,” said Damien Mazaudier, Executive Vice President of CMA CGM’s air division.
Translation by Giles Foster
